One of the greatest band line ups ever. I was 16 when this came out. No matter what Graham B did - in the end he was the voice of Rainbow. I got laid to the sound of Night Games and now that I'm 56 I still blast Rainbow out on my 300W car stereo around London, CV-19 or not. Kids need to be educated.
Damn, you'd better BLAST your tunes! I absolutely always BLAST my music. I'm now 66, and I play music through my two McIntosh 200W amplifiers and my six foot Carver speakers! Play it Loud!
Yes true two brilliant musical figures.I think Cozy died on the same day as someone who was a big figure 'i cant remember who it was'they were getting all the news and this guy phoned Radio one and asked them to mention the death of Cozy. Which was brilliant of the person to do so............What a voice graham Bonnet has and RIP Jon Lord....These figures are pure rock'n roll
Graham Bonnet a underated singer ( as most have said in previous comments ) in my eyes a legend. Now a days singers no where near as good as Bonnet make fame over night and cannot touch this guy as an artist.
Completely agree. I was in my early teens when huge raft of rock music came out. When your a teen and looking for some kind of musical identity along came British rock and heavy metal. Job done. 👍
God we were so lucky with music in the 80s and we didn't know it. What the hell has happened? please tell me that class music like this will come back around again.
'Night Games' was a hit for GB in the spring of 1981, reached a high of No 6 in the singles chart - I pulled out that Vertigo 45 and played it last weekend, first time in many years. Very distinctive voice, instantly recognisable, also, as that of Rainbow's 'Since You Been Gone' (1979), both songs are rock classics.
Went to the WOP in Sheffield the year Graham bonnet was in the charts with night games ,I still think it's one of the greatest songs I ever listened to.
davec629 He did rock the denim 'n' leather style on MSG's Assault Attack a year later, in 1982. Unfortunately, that didn't work-out too well for him, as he busted-out of his too-tight jeans at what was the first (and only) show he ever did with MSG, at which he was a complete drunk mess, (rightfully) prompting Michael Schenker to fire him immediately afterwards. After that, Graham Bonnet created Alcatrazz and never wore denim OR leather on stage ever again. :-)
i absolutely love this song. I'm glad I've found it on you tube. I remember the very first time I heard it back in 1981. I was in the back garden listening to the radio while cleaning my Suzuki gp100. lol. great Singer ' great song. wish could go back in time.
Mine was an RM125X crosser... lol - Mr Bonnet is still touring - with Michael Schenker. Not sure if he's still doing his own gigs too. Still got a great set of lungs!!
Here’s the Lyrics See the man in the busy street? He’s almost incomplete He takes his pleasure in strange ways. And the lady in the library? She’s just like you and me You wouldn’t know her at all. She takes the train up to the great big city She knocks the door and steps right in He’s just a fool that some would like to pitty They work it out in the house of Sin Night Games They play for their night games They weren’t two lovers, they don’t use names It says in the rules It’s strictly for the cools to play their Night games They play for their night games Always play one last frame Games of the night Every room has a different scene Everyone has a different dream They make it any way they choose You can get anything you need Anyone and the price agreed And nothing left for you to loose. It’s Entertainment for the lost and lonely And cabaret for those who dare The last attainment of the one and only It’s got to be if it gets you there! Night Games They play for their night games They weren’t two lovers, they don’t use names It says in the rules It’s strictly for the cools to play their Night games They play for their night games They weren’t two lovers, they don’t use names It says in the rules It’s strictly for the cools Night games They play for their night games They weren’t two lovers, they don’t use names It says in the rules It’s strictly for the cools to play their Night games They play for their night games Always play one last frame Games of the night
The man with a voice like thunder. He was amazing in Ritchie Blackmore rainbow .This ,his first post rainbow release .Pure ,pure 'hellfire ' genius from 1981'
Check out 'The Marbles' doing 'Only One Woman' featuring a very young Graham Bonnet. His voice is incredible! One for the real Graham Bonnet fans. Enjoy!
What a voice and loved how when with the rock and metal dudes he deliberately looked totally wrong. Short hair, straight trousers, Hawaiian shirt and the aviator shades. And what a resume of guitarists he sung for? Blackmore, Malmsteen and Schenker!
ladies and gents if like me you were at the last year at school when this was hitting it we had it all the best of the best never will it get any better the music now is just for the money its the same old #### sung by electronically tuned up singers just loved the old times
agreed.all old buddies..great to see the likes of cozy and Jon helping Graham out..great song.sad that so many of this pioneer generation are gone - cozy,Jon,Gary Moore,Jimmy bain,Mr dio....
Haha yeah, it's funny when you watch a live Rainbow performance, they all look like hard rock performers, then Graham Bonnet at the front in his bright clothes and clean cut image. Always looked like he should have been in a Miami pop band. But still, what a great rock voice and talent.
Jon Lord wasn't on this song recording, It was actually Francis Rossi playing synth and Andy Bown on Piano,with Micky Moody on guitar duties. Produced by Rossi too.
Just amazing. I´d met Graham Bonnet through Rainbow´s Down to earth cassette (I still have in good shape this oldie since 1990, but it´s a second hand original from 1975), and I looked for more songs with this fabulous singer. This is one of the best songs I´ve ever heard. Fantastic.
Graham Bonnet это что-то невероятное, как он пел только что на концерте во Владивостоке с нашим симфоническим оркестром... я очень счастлив что увидел и услышал его.. в таком возрасте и так.. преклоняюсь)))))
one of the 1st songs i lernt on drums, one of my mums fav songs and can play it just because i heard it so much when i was 10, thanks to my mum, awesome song
I saw Graham here in my town last wednsday. Great gig. He was complaining about his sore throat between the songs and thats why they skipped this song, i saw the guitarists setlist taped to the ground cuz i were in the frontrow. Still he pulled off a hell of a show.
This was my favourite song of 1981 (the year I got married the 1st time round) and it sure as hell would STILL feature in my top 10 today. Sheer genius!
I have to admit, Down to Earth is a great album despite my adoration of Dio but I prefer Bonnet's work with Alcatrazz and more so with Michael Schenker Group, bloody fantastic. Why he can never stay put in one band I'll never know lol
I was 21 when Night Games came out it was brilliant then and still is now 👍
Graham Bonnet refusing to grow his hair long in Rainbow under pressure from Ritchie was one of the most Rock & Roll moves ever.
Fun part was Graham had long hair but he actually cut it short before he joined Rainbow
He wears his hair short because he is an avid fan of James Dean. Apart from that, he looked much better with short hair.
Freddie Mercury also gone short by late 70s. Cool to be a short haired rocker.
Cozy was amazing drummer. R. I. P. Master
One of the greatest band line ups ever. I was 16 when this came out. No matter what Graham B did - in the end he was the voice of Rainbow. I got laid to the sound of Night Games and now that I'm 56 I still blast Rainbow out on my 300W car stereo around London, CV-19 or not. Kids need to be educated.
Bonnet fronted Rainbow is my favorite line up
lollllllllllll, agree...go listen to his new single Uncle John...killer track
@@boogyjuggy Thanks a lot. Let's hope another good 10 years for the man with iron lungs.
Damn, you'd better BLAST your tunes! I absolutely always BLAST my music. I'm now 66, and I play music through my two McIntosh 200W amplifiers and my six foot Carver speakers! Play it Loud!
Get a Discovery, it has a 10 speaker system, ideal for Rainbow.
RIP Jon Lord and let's not forget Cozy Powell either.
no, never forget
Yes true two brilliant musical figures.I think Cozy died on the same day as someone who was a big figure 'i cant remember who it was'they were getting all the news and this guy phoned Radio one and asked them to mention the death of Cozy. Which was brilliant of the person to do so............What a voice graham Bonnet has and RIP Jon Lord....These figures are pure rock'n roll
South-sider Glaswegian Cozy Powell and Tammy Wynette died one day apart in 1998
@@xfactorcritic Thanks for letting me know..Rest in peace cozy.
Cozy was a great drummer, and Jon Lord was a musical god.
Graham Bonnet a underated singer ( as most have said in previous comments ) in my eyes a legend.
Now a days singers no where near as good as Bonnet make fame over night and cannot touch this guy as an artist.
Yes He is for my opinion that is. GB
Isn't he supposed to have the best voice in rock? Also, in his interviews comes over as a really lovely fellow.
No one is underrated. Yawn. What a mook you are...
Bonnet, a real rock singer 5 stars
Wow what a voice ,never get tired of listening to this and Rainbow, not like the crap you get today x
Sad 😢 poor Graham now performing in local pubs to like 50 people at most
This is a killer song! Graham is a genius and sounds so killer when he sings harmonies.
I was born towards the end of 1981 and I absolutely love this song. Love most 80s rock music. The 80s was definitely a good era for music
Completely agree. I was in my early teens when huge raft of rock music came out. When your a teen and looking for some kind of musical identity along came British rock and heavy metal. Job done. 👍
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God we were so lucky with music in the 80s and we didn't know it. What the hell has happened? please tell me that class music like this will come back around again.
Graham,,,, one of the best Singer ever !!!!
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got to be one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time this mans voice reaches for the stars and beyond
Great song, great voice, great band. This needs volumes much louder.
Amazing lineup of musical greatness. Long live Rainbow, Bonnet, Deep Purple and all the others!
'Night Games' was a hit for GB in the spring of 1981, reached a high of No 6 in the singles chart - I pulled out that Vertigo 45 and played it last weekend, first time in many years.
Very distinctive voice, instantly recognisable, also, as that of Rainbow's 'Since You Been Gone' (1979), both songs are rock classics.
Went to the WOP in Sheffield the year Graham bonnet was in the charts with night games ,I still think it's one of the greatest songs I ever listened to.
Real music with real musicians 🤘🏼
Yes, that´s for sure.
Great singer , great song . Should have been in an episode of Miami Vice .
Bonnet at his best when backed by Cozy's drums. Great to see Jon Lord on this too - class line-up. Great!
Graham bonnet was a talent that should have been promoted better. he rocks,esp. in rainbow.
People give him a hard time for short hair but Rob Halford had the same hair style. Maybe Graham should have put on a bit of leather.
+davec629 He had his own style ( and still has ), I really cant imagine that he would be dressed up all in leather like Halford.
davec629 He did rock the denim 'n' leather style on MSG's Assault Attack a year later, in 1982. Unfortunately, that didn't work-out too well for him, as he busted-out of his too-tight jeans at what was the first (and only) show he ever did with MSG, at which he was a complete drunk mess, (rightfully) prompting Michael Schenker to fire him immediately afterwards. After that, Graham Bonnet created Alcatrazz and never wore denim OR leather on stage ever again. :-)
- Mr Bonnet is still touring - with Michael Schenker. Not sure if he's still doing his own gigs too. Still got a great set of lungs!!
Difficult one to sing! Try singing it and not sounding like a dork, lol.
Graham is one of my favorite voices that I have ever heard.
G. Bonnett is and was a magnificent vocalist who could sing anything
I love his voice! Absolutely fantastic!!!
I love this song and it brings back great memories. Graham Bonnet was the soundtrack to me entering adulthood. He is a legend.
i absolutely love this song. I'm glad I've found it on you tube. I remember the very first time I heard it back in 1981. I was in the back garden listening to the radio while cleaning my Suzuki gp100. lol. great Singer ' great song. wish could go back in time.
took ages for me to find this but thank God for youtube😁😁
Same time as me I had a Kawasaki ar80 though lol
Mine was an RM125X crosser... lol - Mr Bonnet is still touring - with Michael Schenker. Not sure if he's still doing his own gigs too. Still got a great set of lungs!!
I've just heard this (11/07/20) what a great tune 😎
Good old Norwich Union rider policies
Just turned 14 when this first came out. Heard it on Top of the Pops and was gripped by GB voice, never get tired of these vocals, never.
Great song - great voice. Remember Russ Ballard's "Since you been gone" - sung by Graham.
Graham Bonnet sounds so awesome! I loved his voice in harmony.
Awesome singer and classic song. Remember the day this was released. Memories flooding back👍👍
Graham has a great shouty melodic voice which I love! Also loved his style of dress and sunglasses! And comes from Skegness.. where I used to live!
How can a bloke who looks like your favourite supply teacher have that voice? I'm so glad he makes a noise like that!
Hell of a singer, backed yup by Cozy and the lord of the Hammond, John Lord. Blackmore's loss i feel.
superb vocals , a strong powerfull voice
One of my favs. Bonnet what a great voice Ever...
Here’s the Lyrics
See the man in the busy street?
He’s almost incomplete
He takes his pleasure in strange ways.
And the lady in the library?
She’s just like you and me
You wouldn’t know her at all.
She takes the train up to the great big city
She knocks the door and steps right in
He’s just a fool that some would like to pitty
They work it out in the house of Sin
Night Games
They play for their night games
They weren’t two lovers, they don’t use names
It says in the rules
It’s strictly for the cools to play their
Night games
They play for their night games
Always play one last frame
Games of the night
Every room has a different scene
Everyone has a different dream
They make it any way they choose
You can get anything you need
Anyone and the price agreed
And nothing left for you to loose.
It’s Entertainment for the lost and lonely
And cabaret for those who dare
The last attainment of the one and only
It’s got to be if it gets you there!
Night Games
They play for their
night games
They weren’t two lovers, they don’t use names
It says in the rules
It’s strictly for the cools to play their
Night games
They play for their
night games
They weren’t two lovers, they don’t use names
It says in the rules
It’s strictly for the cools
Night games
They play for their
night games
They weren’t two lovers, they don’t use names
It says in the rules
It’s strictly for the cools to play their
Night games
They play for their
night games
Always play one last frame
Games of the night
Isn't it "fools" not "cools?"
@@bobthebear1246 No. I just looked up the lyrics on six different lyric Websites, & in every one it said “Cools”
The man with a voice like thunder. He was amazing in Ritchie Blackmore rainbow .This ,his first post rainbow release .Pure ,pure 'hellfire ' genius from 1981'
Just missing music like this its a masterpiece love it🎉
One of the best voices in rock! How did I not discover this song until 2022?
西城秀樹のナイトゲームもカッコイイよ！聴いてみて！
Japanese singer Hideki Saijo's Night games is so cool, too ‼
Please listen to it !
Great song, brilliantly perverse lyrics, and did any drummer ever have a more distinctive sound than Cozy Powell?
Yes - John Bonham, of course. But Cozy was a great drummer - R.I.P.
Check out 'The Marbles' doing 'Only One Woman' featuring a very young Graham Bonnet. His voice is incredible! One for the real Graham Bonnet fans. Enjoy!
This was a hit around Easter 1981. Me and my mates went camping….froze our bollocks off and came home after a couple of days. Great times 😂
Graham bonnet IS The lord of rock!!👊🎸
Brilliant song that should be played on the radio
seen this on top of the pops 81 and come straight here... what a song!!
same here
+mike Wickham Indeed, this was on TOTP 81 about a month ago and I love it, I'd download it if my phone wasn't full.
What a voice and loved how when with the rock and metal dudes he deliberately looked totally wrong. Short hair, straight trousers, Hawaiian shirt and the aviator shades. And what a resume of guitarists he sung for? Blackmore, Malmsteen and Schenker!
Don't forget Steve Vai, Francis Rossi and Mickey Moody.
@@samppa8303 He hired them though.
superb...so love this..so many memories from 81!
same lol
Now Jon Lord and Cozy Powell play "Night Game" in another world... RIP to two greats
ladies and gents if like me you were at the last year at school when this was hitting it we had it all the best of the best never will it get any better the music now is just for the money its the same old #### sung by electronically tuned up singers just loved the old times
I am proud to own a vinyl 45 of this. play it a lot.
The Man is the Best singer/performer ever...
Bought this on a single back in the day ..best thing I ever bought . Love Graham Bonnet.
Graham Bonnet! One of the best! Great band!
Take your hats of to the Bonnet, superb,
agreed.all old buddies..great to see the likes of cozy and Jon helping Graham out..great song.sad that so many of this pioneer generation are gone - cozy,Jon,Gary Moore,Jimmy bain,Mr dio....
This song is a real killer great playing and Graham Bonnet us a Force majeure !
Graham always looks like he's pushing his words out hard. Amazing song
Amazing voice very hypnotizing. Im addicted
Haha yeah, it's funny when you watch a live Rainbow performance, they all look like hard rock performers, then Graham Bonnet at the front in his bright clothes and clean cut image. Always looked like he should have been in a Miami pop band. But still, what a great rock voice and talent.
That's what made him cool
yeah, stunning by his performance on "all night long"
Listened to this yesterday for the first time in ages couldn't stop singing it😉badly I have to say.
1981 - what a brilliant year!
One of the coolest entrances of any song. great song
His voice still makes my hair stand up 👍
Jon Lord wasn't on this song recording, It was actually Francis Rossi playing synth and Andy Bown on Piano,with Micky Moody on guitar duties. Produced by Rossi too.
Just amazing. I´d met Graham Bonnet through Rainbow´s Down to earth cassette (I still have in good shape this oldie since 1990, but it´s a second hand original from 1975), and I looked for more songs with this fabulous singer. This is one of the best songs I´ve ever heard.
Fantastic.
Bonnet is very good vocalist, he has charisma and feeling, thx.
great song, sung perfectly.
this will never boring it is a great track of him.
Great voice
brilliant!!!!!! takes me back to the 80s.cheers for listing.
Graham Bonnet это что-то невероятное, как он пел только что на концерте во Владивостоке с нашим симфоническим оркестром... я очень счастлив что увидел и услышал его.. в таком возрасте и так.. преклоняюсь)))))
Pride of Skegness. Four top ten hits- 3 of them as part of a duo and group. This solo of course. Great song.
Stephen Foster did he come from Skeggy?
Went to school with a couple of my old work colleagues
@@alanspate9184 Yes, he did. 😊
Properly awesome voice. Great feel and phrasing.
one of the 1st songs i lernt on drums, one of my mums fav songs and can play it just because i heard it so much when i was 10, thanks to my mum, awesome song
Rest In Peace John and Cozy, rocking in the clouds 🤘🏽🤘🏽
Love this song..... Brings back memories of "all nighters" in W8 in the early 80's.
Found this on a old rock mix album on cd years ago at a charity shop n since has been my favourite song 🤣🤘
I was listening to the song "Makin' Love" from the Rainbow album Down to Earth and it made me wonder if it was an original version of Night Games.
rainbow to me will always include graham bonnet.....he was the voice of rainbow
John Bradley Ronnie James Dio was first.
Graham was only on one Rainbow album, dude.
And Dio sang on the most albums.😊
Every octave👌 Pure class...❤
Awesome compliment..solid gentleman of hard rock
I saw Graham here in my town last wednsday. Great gig. He was complaining about his sore throat between the songs and thats why they skipped this song, i saw the guitarists setlist taped to the ground cuz i were in the frontrow. Still he pulled off a hell of a show.
When we had guitar players and true bands
Great voice!!
Great song! You're a monster Graham!
Has anyone ever looked less like you imagine them upon hearing their voice than Graham Bonnet? Still, great singer.
r.i.p. COZY, sos y seras un bestia en la bateria, graham que voz que tenes idolo
Man What an incredible singer!!'
Gonna see Graham live TONIGHT!!!!!!!!
He's still singing, did some tours round europe last year with his band alcatrazz and they are working on a new album. Bonnet rocks !!!!!!!!!!
go listen to his new single Uncle John...killer track
Seeing him in 2 weeks in Manchester, New album is superb
This was my favourite song of 1981 (the year I got married the 1st time round) and it sure as hell would STILL feature in my top 10 today. Sheer genius!
I have to admit, Down to Earth is a great album despite my adoration of Dio but I prefer Bonnet's work with Alcatrazz and more so with Michael Schenker Group, bloody fantastic. Why he can never stay put in one band I'll never know lol
Graham Bonnet is THE Powerhouse
2 music greats, Powell and Lord.
Ha ha, allways fun to see these early vids. =) Graham looking as cool as ever.
Class always shows through in the end.
コージーかっこよすぎ！
やっさん歌うますぎ！
Oh, those were the days.... I met Graham in Finland personally few years ago...very nice guy.
I think I was probably asleep during most of the 80s, missing out on good stuff like this, it was on BBC 4 Top of the Pops back in March.
Why were you sleeping all that time ?....
@@christophervigil7729 In March 1985 I was nearly 9, my Parents used to send me to bed at 7.30 as I'd got school next day.
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